Thailand Visa
Couples Retiring in Thailand Under the Long-term Resident (LTR) Visa
Are you dreaming of spending the rest of your retirement years in a warm, sunny beautiful natural landscape? Thailand is one of the most popular retirement spots for expats as it offers an economical cost of living, quality health care services, welcoming locals, and a great visa option for retirees. For wealthy pensioners looking to …
Extended Visa-Free Stays for Travelers Visiting Thailand
We have some great news for our Chinese, Indian, Russian, Taiwanese, and Kazakh readers. You now have more time to stay, explore, and have fun in Thailand. By extending the visa, Thailand aims to promote tourism and boost the economy. Chinese From today until February 2024, citizens of China can enjoy a visa exemption, allowing …
Thai Privilege Visa RESERVE Membership
A Thailand Privilege Reserve membership is only accessible to applicants via an invitation from the Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd., the government-owned company in charge of the program. With a limited pool of 100 persons each year, the Reserve tier is the most desired membership option for those looking to make Thailand a luxurious second …
Thailand Privilege Visa DIAMOND Membership
Diamond is the highest tier of the Thailand Privilege membership option allowing a 15-year stay in the Kingdom achievable without an invitation, and is open to all who are eligible. It provides more points to redeem for rewards, a longer Thai Elite Visa, and more complementary perks than any other tier, save for the exclusive …
Thailand Privilege Visa PLATINUM Membership
Platinum is one step above Gold, and is the most affordable Thailand Privilege membership tier that also allows applicants to add family members to the program for a reduced rate. It’s a great option for digital nomads, frequent visitors to Thailand, long-term expats, and retirees, especially those with dependents. As with the now defunct Thai …
Thailand Privilege Visa GOLD Membership
A Thailand Privilege Gold membership is the most affordable option offered through the program which enables members to stay in Thailand without the longer-term commitments required by higher tiers. The accompanying Thai Elite Visa has a 5-year validity period allowing you to enter and leave Thailand as often as you please and few prerequisites compared …
Thailand Privilege Visa 2024
What is a Thai Privilege Visa? The Thailand Privilege Visa, also known by its previous name as the Thailand Elite Visa, is a long-term visa administered by the Thailand Privilege Card Co., Ltd., a fully-owned subsidiary of Thailand’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports. It grants members a multiple-entry visa good for 5-20 years or more, …
How to Upgrade Your Thailand Elite Visa
UPDATE: August 15, 2023 All upgrade applications’ deadline has been revised. Instead of the previous deadline of August 15, 2023, applications must now be submitted at any time up to 3 months before the expiry of your Elite membership. Can I upgrade my Thai Elite Visa? And to answer that question: yes, you can! However, …